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November 19, 2016 Word of the Day

bring home the bacon /ˈbrɪŋ ˈhoʊm ðə ˈbeɪkən/ idiom
bring home the bacon
/ˈbrɪŋ ˈhoʊm ðə ˈbeɪkən/
idiom
The couple works together to bring home the bacon.
The couple works together to bring home the bacon.
Definition of BRING HOME THE BACON

informal

: to earn the money that is needed to live

  • He worked hard all week to bring home the bacon for his family.

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